39040-1 General Electric Refrigerator - Overview
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Light Bulb (40W)
PartSelect #: PS217532
Manufacturer #: 40A15
This 40-Watt light bulb is sold individually and is a genuine OEM replacement option for your home appliances. It is specially designed to withstand extreme temperatures, so this bulb is compatible wi...
$19.10
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Refrigerator Light Socket
PartSelect #: PS299782
Manufacturer #: WR2X9391
This part is a replacement light socket for your refrigerator. It connects to the power source, and holds the light bulb. If the light in your refrigerator is not working, you could have a faulty sock...
$18.95
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Refrigerator Defrost Timer
PartSelect #: PS310852
Manufacturer #: WR9X483
This refrigerator defrost timer will cycle for thirty minutes after every ten hours of run time.
$36.95
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Relay PTCR - 3 Wire
PartSelect #: PS963826
Manufacturer #: WR07X10055
Also known as the Start Relay. The start relay briefly boosts the compressor, and then shuts off as soon as the motor gets up to speed.
$34.95
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Defrost Thermostat
PartSelect #: PS303547
Manufacturer #: WR50X60
This refrigerator defrost thermostat will cut out at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and kick back in when the temperature drops to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Use it for your GE brand refrigerator.
$20.95
In Stock

Grommet - Black
PartSelect #: PS297690
Manufacturer #: WR2X2945
Sold Individually.
$9.95
Special Order
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Common Symptoms of the 39040-1
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Fridge too warm
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Will Not Start
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Freezer not defrosting
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bad light socket
unplugged refrigerator. removed light bulb from old socket. unsnapped old light socket and pulled it out just enough to diconnect the electrical plug that plugs into the socket . discarded the old socket and plugged in new socket. snapped in new socket into refrigerator. i watched how to do this simple procedure on you tube and decided to
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do it myself. easy easy easy
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nancy from silsbee, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Relay
Removed back panel. Opened cover to relay attached to the compressor and pulled off replacing with new relay. No problem.
Better than paying $250 for someone else to do it.
Better than paying $250 for someone else to do it.
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John H from Austin, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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This refrigerator had pawer( lite was on) but nothing turning--motor or fan. Turned control temperature min-max - no cange.
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HAE-YOUNG from Douglaston, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Screw drivers
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